Congratulations on Inviting this Sacred Art into Your Space

Each Thangka is a masterpiece of months of devotion and fine craftsmanship. To ensure its vibrant mineral colors and 24K gold details last for generations, please follow these care guidelines.

1. Handling with Reverence

  • Clean Hands: Always wash and dry your hands before touching the canvas. Skin oils and acids can smudge the delicate mineral pigments over time.
  • Hold the Edges: Avoid touching the painted surface directly. Handle the Thangka only by the silk brocade borders or the wooden rollers.
  • Minimal Rolling: Try to avoid frequent rolling and unrolling, as this can cause the natural pigments to crack or flake over decades.

2. Ideal Environment

  • Avoid Direct Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to UV rays will fade even the highest quality mineral pigments. Hang your Thangka in a spot with indirect or ambient light.
  • Humidity Control: Thangkas are painted on cotton canvas with organic binders. Extreme humidity can cause mold, while extreme dryness can make the paint brittle. Aim for a stable, room-temperature environment (40–60% humidity).
  • Keep it Dry: Never hang a Thangka in a bathroom, kitchen, or near a humidifier.

3. Cleaning & Dusting

  • No Liquids: Never use water, cleaning sprays, or damp cloths on the painting. This will permanently dissolve the mineral pigments.
  • Gentle Dusting: If the surface becomes dusty, use a very soft, dry squirrel-hair brush or a clean feather duster to gently whisk away dust.
  • The Silk Cover: If your Thangka has a yellow silk veil (curtain), keep it down when the room is being cleaned to protect the painting from airborne particles.

4. Framing & Display

  • Traditional Mounting: We recommend hanging the Thangka in its traditional silk brocade to allow the canvas to “breathe.”
  • Glass Framing: If you choose to frame it under glass, ensure there is a spacer between the glass and the painting. The canvas should never touch the glass directly, as condensation can cause the paint to stick.

5. Spiritual Etiquette (Optional but Recommended)

  • Placement: In Buddhist tradition, Thangkas are best placed in a high, clean position to show respect to the deity depicted.
  • Presence: It is believed that a Thangka gains energy from being viewed with a peaceful and mindful heart.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions regarding the preservation or framing of your Thangka, please contact our curators at [您的官方邮箱].

May this artwork bring peace, wisdom, and merit to your home.